Here is a week of easy meals for a family of four. 7 dinners, all made at home, without the stress. This kind of meal plan is my secret weapon for saving money, eating better, and actually looking forward to dinner (instead of dreading the daily what’s for dinner? panic). Cooking meals like this at home means fewer last-minute takeaway runs, more variety, and a whole lot more satisfaction. From one-pan pasta and dumplings to slow-cooked curry and crispy fakeaway favourites, these dinners are quick, doable, and packed with flavour. Whether you follow it day by day or just steal a few ideas, this list will help you get organised, stay sane, and eat well all week long.
Comforting Creamy Sausage Pasta is a delicious, flavour-packed weeknight dinner, which is on the table in less than 20 minutes. This version uses fresh lasagne strips to create thick, indulgent pasta in a luscious sauce, fast!
Golden, juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin, nestled into garlicky, lemony risoni – all cooked in one pan. No boiling pasta, no juggling pans. Just a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that looks impressive but couldn’t be easier!
One-pan Beef Ramen Noodles is an easy, flavoursome stir-fry featuring juicy beef, ramen noodles and fresh veggies in a hoisin-based sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
These Loaded Burger Bowls are perfect for nights when energy levels are low and you need dinner on the table fast! They are delicious, easily customisable and the whole family will love them as they are bursting with the familiar, delicious flavours of a juicy cheeseburger.
Juicy, flavour-packed Pork and Cabbage dumplings that you can boil, steam or fry. Perfect for dinner or the freezer – make a big batch and enjoy the fakeaway feeling anytime.
This quick and easy Crispy Sweet Chilli Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner for when you are wanting to skip the takeaway and eat a comforting meal at home.
You only need a few low-cost ingredients to make this family-friendly, mild and melt-in-the-mouth Slow-cooker Massaman Beef Curry. There’s minimal prep and the slow-cooker does all the work for you. It’s freezer-friendly, comforting and perfect for busy weekdays.
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